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Disability Terms starting with "A"

AIDS (see also HIV)

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a condition that gradually destroys the body's immune defense system and makes the body vulnerable to opportunistic diseases.

Albinism

Albinism refers to a group of inherited conditions. People with albinism have little or no pigment in their eyes, skin, or hair.

Allergies

Allergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic disease in the U.S. About one out of every five children suffers from allergies. The capacity to become allergic is an inherited characteristic.

Amputee

About one in every 2000 new born babies will have some form of a limb deficiency; it may be absent parts of fingers or toes, complete absence of all four limbs or something inbetween.

Anemia/blood disorder

Anemia is a common blood disorder that occurs when there is a reduction in the number of healthy, circulating red blood cells, the amount of hemoglobin (contained in the red blood cells), or the volum

Angelman syndrome

Angelman Syndrome is a genetic neurological disorder associated with mental delay and characteristic facial appearance and behavior.

Aphasia

Aphasia is a language disorder that results from damage to the portion of the brain that is dominant for language. For most people, this is the left side of the brain.

Asperger's syndrome

Aspergers Syndrome, or Asperger’s Disorder, is one of five neurologically based Autistic Spectrum Disorders or Pervasive Developmental Disorders.

Asthma

Asthma, characterized by coughing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and wheezing, is the most common serious chronic disease of childhood.

Attention Deficit Disorder

Up to 3.5 million children have an Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). It is a leading cause of school failure and under-achievement.

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